Mothers day is only 4 days away, and if you are like me you have waited till the last minute to get your thoughts together as to what you will give that special mom. My mom has been gone many years but I have two wonder daughters who are great moms that I always try to give a gift to. And I try to make it hand made if possible, something they can go out and purchase in a store. I have put together a list for you of 5 best Mothers day hand made gifts that will thrill any mom, or mom to be. I will share a couple of these each day. And the good part is you can put these together in just a little while using out photos and instructions.

These are my favorites:

Purse Stationary Gift Box

Today we decided to start on some stationary box gift sets for craft fairs. After all they will be here before we know it. I love this one that looks like a little purse and it holds so many cards and envelopes you will be amazed.  Below is the link to the video tutorial as well as photos and measurements. Hope you give this a try and if you do please remember to share on our Facebook Group. 

You will need 4 pieces of cardstock cut at 10 1/2×7 1/2, on the long side score at 1, 5 3/4, 6 3/4 turn to the short side and score at 1/2 and 1 1/2 inches.

Cut away as shown in the photos below. 

Glue one on top of the other with the tabs on opposite sides. 

Mats for the front and top flap is 5 3/4″x3 1/2″ you will need 6 to cover both boxes.

Small mat at the top is cut at 3/4″x5 3/4″ you will need two for your boxes. 

Handle is cut at 1 1/4″x8 1/2″ for the bottom part and then the top part is cut at 1″x8 1/2 score at 1″ on both ends. 

Flap to cover the boxes is cut at 5 3/4″x6 score on the short side at 3 3/4 and 4 3/4″

Mat for this is cut at 5 3/4″x3 1/2″

Front and back mats are cut at 5 3/4×4 1/2 you will need 2

Side mats are cut at 3/4″x4 1/2″ you will need 4

The piece you will need to join the boxes at the bottom is cut at 2″x6″ and scored at 1″ on the short side.

For how to assemble and all other instructions see the video tutorial.

Thank you so much for checking this out. If you need any further information please leave a comment.

Blessings, E